Free Holiday Newsletter Template (Family Letter)
Catch everyone up on your year with a warm, easy-to-read holiday letter. Prompts for the year's highlights, a short update for each family member (and the pet), and your wishes for the new year.
What's inside
- Festive title with your family name and year
- Year-in-review highlights
- A section for each family member
- A section for the family pet
- Looking-ahead paragraph and contact line
Opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages, and LibreOffice. No signup, no watermarks.
How to use this template
Replace the placeholders with your news. Keep each section to two or three sentences; the best holiday letters are short and personal.
Lead with the highlights and include a funny moment or two. Balance big news with everyday details people enjoy.
Add a family photo with Insert > Pictures. Print it on festive paper, include it in cards, or save it as a PDF to email.
Address list in a spreadsheet? Our guest list template works well as a card list too.
Frequently asked questions
Is this holiday newsletter really free?
Yes. Download it, use it as often as you like, and share it with your team. No account, no email, no watermark. The site is supported by advertising.
How long should a holiday letter be?
One page is ideal. Readers enjoy highlights, not a month-by-month diary.
Can I add photos?
Yes. Use Insert > Pictures in Word or Google Docs.
Can I use it in Google Docs?
Yes. Upload the .docx to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs, or open it in Apple Pages or LibreOffice Writer. The layout and tables carry over.